I ordered 4 Hexbugs for my 4 grandchildren to entertain them during Thanksgiving festivities...what a hit!! In fact, one of the Dads (a computer analysist) really was taken with them, so I ordered him one to take to the office!! It's a hit there, too!!!!!

We receive this as "gift with purchase". I had no idea what it was and had to go to the website to see what exactly the point was. The video on this site shows kids playing with dozens of Hexbug Nano's, dropping them from a bowl and the bugs right themselves and skitter off exactly like cockroaches. Ugh! Grosses mom out but my son loves it. I must admit they are clever little bugs. Very simple concept but lots of fun.

A small little toy that resembles a bug. It's made from a rubbery material on top with little "legs" on the sides. The bottom is clear hard plastic through which you can see the electronic parts. When it's turned on, it vibrates, which causes it to move on its own, redirect around barriers, and flip back over if placed on its back. It's quite amusing for my kids and interesting to the adults also.

Fascinating and lots of fun. Great way to learn about robotics, and "primitive" brain functioning. Keeps kids engaged as they learn to set up challenges and test the limits and power of the Hexbug nano. Would recommend getting at least two or three for more "hive" fun.

I am impressed at how much fun these little guys are. If flipped onto their backs, they right themselves and they respond with a directional change when met by an obstacle or loud noise. I have been playing with them to relax and de-stress.

The two boys, ages 5 & 7, that each received the HEXBUG - Nano thoroughly enjoyed them. They chased them around the house, under and on top of tables. The "bugs" were also a big hit with the parents as they watched the boys trying to catch and direct the "bugs".

This is a fun little toy. It behaves like a real bug and also kind of like a bumper car. It also will right itself if it falls upside-down. it2 actually frightened my 2 1/2 year old grandson as it seems so realistic. All in all, good fun.

When I saw it for the first time felt very curious.....mmm what is that?, soon I wondered... would my nephew like this toy and make me his perfect uncle? Totally yesssssss!!!!. He loves The bug and now he loves me even more!. (Present for a 6 year old boy.)

My daughter likes it best because it came in her favorite color...pink. Seems to keep her entertained. She loves to see what other animals in the house will do with it. Easy to keep track of because of the noise it makes but not too annoying.

I purchased one for my granddaughter and it looked like so much fun I decided to get one for myself. Yep, just a big kid here.
I have had the chance to play with it and it is a lot of fun. It will even be more fun when two of the little buggers are zipping around.
This toy is entertaining for one and all.
I want to use my nano as a prank at work by putting it on the bosses desk and watching her jump.

When I first saw this product, I thought I was taken! It is much smaller then I thought. Packaging was unbelievable. Took us 5 mins to take out.
Finally, we got out of packaging, gave to kids, ages 3 and 5. Showed them how to turn on and off. And off they went.
Kids had a ball.
Because of their speed, kids were running after them and laughing.
I do wish I bought the larger ones.

I was able to observe my grandson play with his hexbug for the first time after opening the package. We (his family and I) were all amazed at how "bug-like" it appeared when he first let it loose on the floor. He then placed the hexbug in the starter kit habitat, and we couldn't wait to see if it was able to find the one door left open, and escape. It did! My grandson can't wait to add more hexbugs and habitat.

This is one cute bug and he can move.
Fascinating & very good use of technology.
If you have a child that is afraid of bugs don't buy this, very realistic and fast moving.
Could needs a better instruction manual. Really none provided.
Just a web address and no explanation as to why you need to go there other than to keep track of your bug. I am not sure what the bug does other than scurry and vibrate. Should not be necessary to spend time on computer to play with this toy.
Will see if my grandsons can figure out what exactly the bug does other than scurry and scare their sister.
I will check the web page but again this should not be necessary to play with a toy.

I think this is the best of the hexbugs. Zips around the floor and makes everyone laugh....except the dog, who seemed to be scared of it...lol. the only drawback may be its size, its pretty small and could theoretically be swallowed I guess. Other than that, a teriffic toy, and a great deal at only $10.

One of the many things we like about this toy is its size. If can fit in your pocket, which means it can go to the doctors office, the play ground or anywhere else you need to take it. My 5 year old purchased this toy with his birthday money, but all of my other children (ages 10 down to 7 months) have played with it too. My 7 month old baby won't stop laughing when she sees it scurrying on the floor! I know there is a road/track that you can purchase for it, but we didn't have enough money at the time. Instead, my kids built their own track/course for the bug using Kinex. You could build a track out of legos, lincoln logs, just about anything. I like the fact that this toy is still "useful" and "playable" without all of the accessories; although I'm sure we'll purchase some of those in the future!

My 9 y/o son loves his Hex Bug. He read the info that comes with the 'bug' so he loves that the movements are the result of things inside this small toy. He says his bug "is smart, too because it gets itself out of corners and can flip itself back onto its feet". Great toy!

My 4-year-old twin boys are fascinated by watching this little bug vibrate around in an area. In addition to the little "habitat" we got for it, it also cruises around on our coffee table. It re-directs itself when it hits an obstacle or, if it flips over, it rights itself and continues on its way. Very realistic bug-like movements!

The kids liked them, also the adultsPosted 1/2/2010 by Dawn Cronin
- GRANDPARENT

Rating:

4

I bought two of these, for my 8 year old granddaughter and 6 year old grandson. I started to just buy one, for the boy, but I decided to buy two, to avoid fights, if they turned out to be as fascinating as some of the reviews indicated.
My granddaughter's first reaction was "eouu, yuck, a bug" but after she watched her brother play for a bit, and everyone in the room joined in, she changed her mind. My sister even said she wants one, too.
The only drawback is that I did not have extra batteries, so I will have to follow up after Christmas by mailing some to them.
Fun toy for all ages. I am thinking about buying a couple for my cubical at work.

Hexbugs were a big hit - we gave four as Christmas presents to kids from age 3 to 14. They we entertaining, though at times were lost under furniture for a while. The kids ended up setting up a maze for them, and we held races. Cats love them too!

I couldn't be more pleased with the Hexbug Nano, and my 4 year old daughter agrees! I love to watch her scream and run from the hexbug because of the true-to-life insect-like movement. I'll definitely be purchasing more in the future!

These little things demand attention from anyone within view, of any age. I got one for each of my daughters, age 5 and 9. We all love them! They have an eerily roach-like action and will happily race each other in any rounded enclosure (such as a bowl or Bilibo). My 23-month-old son was as fascinated as anyone, though of course he required close supervision. I can't say how long they'll last, but they seem quite durable and the battery is replaceable. The housing appears to be tough, and with no moving external parts they can certainly tolerate lots of normal use.

This toy is a standout among battery-operated kinetic toys--we have 2 and my kids (5.5 and 2.5) have had a blast playing with them. Best of all, Duplos can be used to make a HEXBUG obstacle course--a maze with dead ends and tiny openings for the bugs to "race" through--which gets a group of kids working together to create the course and provides lots of thrills as the bugs navigate their way through it. The Nano's insect-like movements are fun to watch, especially when they get trapped, flipped over, or turned the wrong way in the maze. Just be careful about the letting the bugs on the loose--we've temporarily lost ours under the fridge, a book case, and a rug, and they can be tricky to retrieve.

A curious and very active gadget that zips in every direction. You need open bare floors with borders to step back and enjoy the spastic energy of this critter. It will drive a pet crazy, at least our dogs... but it's also too easy for them to chomp on, so beware. The technology is intriguing but the bug does seem like a one trick pony.

This is an awesome gadget, and it's something that everyone of all ages can enjoy. They're small so they're easy to carry around in your pocket, and these hexbugs are pretty much indestructible. I'm going to start keeping some on hand to give as emergency gifts because they're great for boys and girls, and adults too!

I'm not sure who loves this toy more, my children or me! It's so much fun and truly acts like a bug without the "ick" factor. My twin daughters love the one my son found in his Christmas stocking so much that I had to order them their own for their Easter baskets. They are going to be so excited. Thank goodness they come in more than one color!

I bought my cousin the 2 of HEXBUG - Nano's for Christmas, one for home and one for his office. It was the one gift that EVERYONE wanted to play with after we had all opened our gifts! This little guy really resembles a live insect and the way he skitters around and turns himself upright is amazing!

my 10 year old loves these bugs!! they act just like a real bug.
must watch them as they can get stuck in some places like under the stove or fridge. overall we are happy with the bugs and it is fun scaring people that visit us :)

They were easy to open and turn on and go! They run around on the floor and totally creeped out my 9 year old son's sisters so they were a major hit! Put them in a large bowl and it's even more fun to see them scurry around. More than one is better. They bonk into each other. You can have races and put up "tracks" (books and stuff to make a trail for them to follow). It's the one toy he wanted to take with him on a trip with his grandparents.

One was for my 5 year old son, the other for my 12 year old son. Both thought the "bugs" were cool. My 5 year old, however was entertained longer by this toy. I found the movement surprisingly bug-like and got a kick out of the bug scurrying across the floor, under the couch, etc.

How cute! This got laughs from everyone as it zoomed all over the kitchen table. It seems to have a personaltiy. It works like advertaised and all the reivews I read. The only drawback is that different surfaces slow him down - like paper or different types of flooring, but I don't see how that can be helped. Even so, I would definitely get this as a gift for another child.

I bought this for my grandson. It broke on him after he had played with it for some time. My daughter-in-law said it kind of rusted out on the bottom of it and then broke. My grandson loved to play with it on the habitat that I bought to go with it. I have ordered more hexbugs to give to my grandsons this Christmas and some to keep at my house when they come to play. So, I will be having more experience with them and can let you know how that turns out, also. He loved to watch it. I will make sure he has two for Christmas, so he can race them. I thought they were an interesting concept.

Cute little thing. Does a lot for something that small. Amazing movement. Reminded me of my early years in New York City before they invented roach motels--no kidding. It will be interesting to see if it survives my 10 year old nephew's 2 cats. A little pricey if you are planning on buying more than one, but it is pretty sophisticated.

I got this for my five year old nephew and he loves it! My sister says he has loved building mazes for the hexbug and spends lots of time every day playing with it. I had no idea it would be such a hit.

I bought several Hexbugs for my son for his 11th birthday last year. Everyone at his party was enthralled with the crazy things. The one I recently bought will be going to his uncle for Christmas. His uncle played could not put them down. We ran them on the Hexbug tracks also. The toy just makes my son giggle.

This bug was really cool. My son loves watching it scurry around the floor. It goes around and under objects. It has the amazing ability to get knocked over and shake back onto its feet. Our small dog loved chasing this toy! We had a good time watching the dog. This is a fun, novel toy. It works just as described. My four year old son does enjoy playing with it for short periods of time. It is really small, so I have to help him keep track of where he puts it. It is not the type of item that he wants to play with everyday, but rather something he enjoys having in his toy collection.

I bought this as a birthday gift for a 3 year old. I liked the packaging and the idea of the product...what 3 year old doesn't love bugs?! I was not there when the gift was opened. I can tell you that it was big enough not to be swallowed and the parts (legs, etc) were big enough so that a 3 year old would think it was pretty cool.

Our sons (5 and 3) love their hexbugs, and their grandparents found them very entertaining, too. We've already lost them a few times in our apartment since they just take off on their own, but that's part of the fun. The best was letting them play ball on a tray that contains them. Fascinating little creatures.

This little bug, simple as it is, is a great little toy. My nephew (11 years old) told me it was his most favorite present, besides the Nintendo DSi he had received. I also got one for an adult in the family, and the two of them had a great time crawling their bugs all over the floor.

My children were excited when my son received this for Christmas last year. A week after Christmas, I rarely saw it again. However, each of my children requested this again this year. They became excited when they saw the habitats that could be purchased as well. I am hoping that they will interactively play with all the Hexbugs in the habitat.

We purchased this as a gift for our niece who is typical 7 year old. She was so excited to receive it after asking Santa for it. It really moved like a real bug....similar to a cockroach....kinda of creepy if you ask me but the kids LOVED it.

You'd better keep your eye on them because they are quick.
We've built mazes, obstacles courses, and even scared grandparents with them.
My 8 year old even placed them back in their tubes so they wouldn't get lost.

My 6 and 8 year old boys LOVE these nano hexbugs! They are very popular with among kids of their age at school, so my boys feel pretty important to own some now. We most likely will purchase a few more of these... the more the merrier!

These bugs do exactly what they are supposed to! They are fun to watch as they scurry across the floor. They move so much like real bugs, they are a little creepy at first! The fun does wear off after awhile, but I think they will be just as fun when we get them out again.

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The children adore these! They make an arena for the bugs to play in or just follow them around on the floor. I have 5 kids ages littlest, little, to pre-teen. They all, including Dad, are fascinated with the little creatures. My oldest has even had friends request he bring the bugs to their play dates.

I bought two of these, and immediately gave one away. I will be buying more for friends with cats. Like all toys that you give to your cats, this one should be played with under human supervision. You will have a lot of fun watching the action, especially if you have more than one cat.

My daughter picked this toy out and I was skeptical that she would actually play with it but she has taken it every where! It's amazing how many people have been so intriqued by such a little toy. It's probably been the best toy we've bought in a long time. Considering the amount of time she has played with it, I thought the battery would be dead by now but it just keeps on going!

Fun toy. Most fun when used with other bugs and habitats. My six-year-old grandson enjoyed building the habitats and reconfiguring them for all of the bugs. Only drawback I saw was that the batteries didn't seem to last a long time (but my grandson my not have turned them off when he wasn't playing with them.

I thought they would be slightly larger, since no dimensions had been given. However, grandson (7) and granddaughter (4) love them anyway. They enjoy them whether playing together, or on their own in different rooms. Looks as though it would be even more fun to have several, instead of just one apiece, so I will be getting more.

Overall, it's fun. I think he's a little too young to understand the concept of how it works. He was scared of it at first, then he tried to squash it, now he treats it like a pet. He plays with it for 10 minutes every other day. We put it on his little I-K-E-A table that has a lip around the edges and it woks great. It gets to the edge and turns right around, never falls down. Don't put it on the kitchen floor because it can easily scurry away under the fridge or the oven. It's won't work on carpet at all.

My daughter is 9 and spent quite a bit of time playing with this toy as well as showing it to others. She was intrigued by the fact that it could turn over from its back. It's a little pricey for what it is, but I've paid more for toys that didn't get nearly the attention from her. She's already talking about wanting more of them.